I’ve talked about measuring outcomes before, but the recent news about the closure of ITT Tech only reinforces my belief in the critical importance of knowing, and proving, the value of an education.
I’ve worked in higher education, specifically online higher education, for more than a decade. I do this because I believe in the power of education to transform lives. In fact, that is Learning House’s mission statement: We help people improve their lives through…
It’s no secret that for-profit universities are in trouble; their aggressive marketing tactics and questionable outcomes have led regulators, and the general public, to view the for-profit space with skepticism. New…
When I was growing up, my parents drilled into me that to get a good job, you needed a college education. That is even more true now, with a bachelor’s degree becoming the minimum standard for many jobs that in years past required only a high school diploma. But…
As our economic recovery continues its slow trajectory, education is being touted as a useful tool to a better job or a different career path entirely. According to the most recent edition of Learning House’s…
Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, finding the right college to attend meant leafing through thick books with wafer thin paper. Each page listed an institution and its vital statistics —…